Basic Soccer Juggling Pick Up - Online Soccer Academy

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Basic Soccer Juggling Pick Up

Learn a basic way to start juggling a soccer ball with your feet. This OSA video is geared for younger players and their coaches. It of course can be applied to players of all ages and abilities.

When you start juggling it is okay to use your hands but as you improve you want to be able to start juggling using your feet. This the most basic way to start juggling with your feet.

Key Points:

1. Position ball 6-8 inches in front of your plant foot2. Place toe studs on the ball (show toe studs, not whole foot or heel studs)3. Roll ball back slowly, move your foot in position behind the ball but a tad bit ahead of plant . (show shot off foot behind plant foot, then where it is supposed to be.)4. Keep foot flat or parallel to the ground. As the ball goes over the top of your toes lift up and start juggling

Exercise Player Can Do:

Start off by practicing the motion of this move without the ball. Once you are feeling good and ready, then try this move with the ball. Repeat until you have mastered it.

What Player Could Be Doing Wrong:

If the ball is going away from you, the first thing that could be going wrong is that you are trying to do this move to fast. So you are rolling back quickly and trying to frantically get your foot to lift the ball up. When you do it this way your foot tends to point down and your movement pushes the ball away from you. Remember to keep your foot flat to the ground.

The second problem you could be having is that you are trying to lift the ball up and your foot is to far behind your plant leg, causing you to lift the ball into your knees. Remember your foot should be a tad ahead of your plant foot when you lift the ball up.